Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 46.0% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,788 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  83.0% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher